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Nitesh Tiwari Explains Why Ranbir Kapoor Plays Shri Ram
The makers of the film Ramayana shared a video about choosing Ranbir Kapoor to play Shri Ram.
Nitesh Tiwari said finding the right actor for such an important character is extremely difficult.
He said Ranbir seemed to fit the role in every important way.
Arun Govil, who once played Ram on television, also said Ranbir reminded him of the character.
Sai Pallavi said Ranbir looked like the image of Ram she remembered from childhood.
Ranbir said playing Ram is a serious responsibility, not just another acting job.
He also said forgiveness was one of Ram’s greatest strengths.
The film is expected to arrive around Diwali this year.
Director Nitesh Tiwari said casting Shri Ram is “next to impossible,” but Ranbir Kapoor checked all the required boxes.
Producer Namit Malhotra, Arun Govil, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey praised Ranbir’s sincerity and suitability for the role.
Arun Govil, who previously played Ram, will portray Dashrath in the upcoming film.
Ranbir Kapoor described playing Ram as a responsibility and highlighted forgiveness as Shri Ram’s greatest weapon.
The makers released a birthday video ahead of the film’s planned release around Diwali this year.
- Who
- Director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, Ranbir Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey discussed the casting.
- What
- The makers released a video explaining why Ranbir Kapoor was chosen to play Shri Ram in Ramayana.
- Where
- The article does not specify where the video or discussion was recorded.
- When
- The video was released around Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday; the article was published on September 28, 2026.
- Why
- The video was released to discuss the significance of Ramayana and generate attention ahead of the film’s release.
Key facts
- Film
- Ramayana
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Producer
- Namit Malhotra
- Ranbir Kapoor’s role
- Shri Ram
- Arun Govil’s role
- Dashrath
- Format
- Two-part live-action saga
- Expected release
- Around Diwali this year
Quotes
Nitesh Tiwari
Director of the Ramayana film
“If you compare with all the available younger stars of today, Ranbir comes closest to playing Ram.”
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“The biggest weapon of Shri Ram wasn’t his bow and arrow, but his ability to forgive.”
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Sources
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